Exposure to ammonia in workers at winter stadiums

Type of item
MS information
Country
Česká republika
Year of publication
2017

Čeština

Description

Case report on ammonia leakage from ice rink. It is followed by a description of the issue of ammonia exposure, symptoms of poisoning, limits, examples of measurements, recommended preventive measures. The measures concern technical modifications and instrumentation, personal protective equipment and personal dosimeters.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
National Institute of Public Health
Provider name (Original)
Státní zdravotní ústav
Type of provider
Tasks covered
Other
Biological hazard
Not applicable
Hazard - physical state
Gases
Hazard - health effects
Irritants
Toxic substances
Fire and explosion
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Inhalation
Substance Description

Ammonia

CAS Number
7664-41-7
EC number
231-635-3
Prevention measures
Level 2. Technical measures, e.g. local exhaust ventilation
Level 3. Reducing / minimising the risk by personal measures (PPE)
Hygiene measures
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Measurement and assessment
Report
Target group
Occupational health physician
OSH consultant
Safety officers